Atmosphere
Tailgating at Akron offers something for everyone no matter how wild or how mild you like to tailgate. For those of you looking to get rowdy and wild then the lawn near the south end zone is the place to be. The students here love to party hard before filing into the stadium to cheer on their Zips, so bring a handle and join in the game day fun.
If partying hard isn’t what you’re looking for, then head over to the parking lots where the more conventional way of tailgating takes place. The car park can be a family oriented environment on game day and offer a perfect place to grill, drink, play games, and socialize before the game. You’ll even get the chance to watch the Ohio’s Pride marching band march through the tailgate, as the pump up the crowd and get everyone in the gameday spirit.
You’ll also find plenty of outstanding cuisine at Zips tailgates. Sometimes Zips fans will eat all three meals at the tailgate with favorites including ribs, chicken chili, and potato casserole. Bring some of your favorites to share and join in on rich experience that is tailgating at Akron.
No matter how hard you like to party, you’ll enjoy your time at Akron where there is plenty to eat and plenty of new friends to make, as everyone here is very friendly and welcoming to fellow fans.
Traditions
Team Walk
Catch a glimpse of your favorite Zips players as they walk through Tailgate Town accompanied by the band and cheer squad enroute to the stadium.
Zips Fest Tailgate Town
Tailgate Town offers an excellent place to hang out and spend some time before going into the stadium to cheer on the Akron Zips. Here you’ll find numerous activities to take part in including inflatables, games, live music, and all sorts of gameday entertainment. You can even reserve your spot in tailgate town if you’re looking to entertain a large party, so stop on by and join in on all the pregame fun Akron has to offer.
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Where to tailgate
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Zips Fest Tailgate TownTailgate Town offers an excellent place to hang out and spent some time before going into the stadium to cheer on the Akron Zips. Here you’ll find numerous activities to take part in including inflatables, games, live music, and all sorts of gameday entertainment. You can even reserve your spot in tailgate town if you’re looking to entertain a large party, so stop on by and join in on all the pregame fun Akron has to offer.
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Lot 9If you’re looking to go the whole nine yards and set up a tailgate of your own then Lot 9 in the place to be. Lot 9 is home to the most diehard tailgaters at Akron and will give you a chance to not only show off your Saturday best, but will also let you see some of the best tailgates Akron has to offer.
